This session will provide applicable suggestions and examples of how to employ the Chromebook in constructing and presenting Cloud-based lessons. Android audio/video apps, editing, CB selection, and connection with LMS’s will be explored.

Practical immediately applicable suggestions on how to include the Chromebook (CB) and Cloud in creating music lessons.

Valuable relevant information will include:

•Google and the Music Teacher.

•Several illustrative practical lessons offered to stimulate thinking about ways to include the CB/å Cloud in attendees teaching practice.

•Using Android music apps on your Chromebook.

•How notation, audio editing, recording, music theory and ear-training can be accomplished on the CB through the Cloud.

•Using the CB as a performance and accompaniment instrument.

•Using a CB for video access, creation, and editing.
•Selecting a CB for purchase based on your classroom needs.

•How to replace traditional classroom computers with CBs.
•How to locate and select apps that you can immediately integrate into your music curriculum.

•Considerations on how in-cloud apps can substitute for standard music software that cannot be loaded on a CB.

•A Location Library for information access and quick retrieval will be provided.